Alabama
Alabama Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alabama for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 59 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alabama below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A USATF certified, timed multi day event on a paved 1.00203 mile loop in Veteran's Park Alabaster, Alabama. Options span 6 to 72 hours with 24 hour aid, chip timing, cupless aid station, and finisher medals plus 100 and 200 mile buckles.
A one-day trail running festival in Gurley, Alabama offering a 5K, 25K and 50K across mountain single-track with significant climbing, aid stations, local landmarks, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.
A Halloween themed night trail race at Oak Mountain State Park offering 13 and 6 mile loop courses with aid stations, costume awards, and post race refreshments.
Trail races and festival activities at Oak Mountain State Park on October 31, 2026, including marathon, half marathon, 10K and a family Halloween hike.
Multi-day mountain bike and trail running event at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, AL featuring 40 mile, 17 mile, 50K and 25K race options.
November 2026
Point to point 100 mile trail race near Sylacauga, AL with 83 miles of single track, aid stations, drop bag support and a 32 hour time limit.
Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL featuring a cave segment, aid stations, cupless policy, and capped fields.
A backyard Last Runner Standing at Lake Lurleen in Coker, AL where runners do a 4 mile loop each hour until they stop, with separate male and female divisions.
Trail trail races at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve in Irondale, AL include a 6 Miler, Half Marathon and Full Marathon on a 6.4 mile loop with two aid stations.
A loop-based trail event at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20 mile, and 10 mile options with one pavilion aid station and medical support.
A 24 hour challenge at Oak Mountain State Park where participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, with required illumination, camping options, five hot meals, an event shirt, and a finisher coffin.
Trail race at Red Mountain Park near Birmingham offering a 13.5 mile loop and a 27 mile double loop with aid stations and a postrace meal.
Trail running event in Trussville, AL offering 50K, 25K, 15K and 5K on a repeated 5K loop with aid stations and a 50K relay; proceeds support the Trussville Historical Society.
The Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10K on Nov 21, 2026 supports Elkmont High School Cross-Country, features a toy drive and charity donations, and follows the Elkmont Rails-to-Trails course.
December 2026
Trail race at Oak Mountain State Park offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 25K courses with extensive single track, lakes, climbs and regular aid stations.
A 34 hour ultrarun on a two mile loop in Valley, AL, supporting the town's holiday carousel tradition; event shirts, finisher awards and 100 mile belt buckles are offered.
A post season cross country meet in Huntsville on December 5, 2026 featuring seeded 5K championship races for grades 7 to 12, an open 5K, and a 2 Mile youth race for 1st to 8th graders. Entry fee is listed as $35.
Trail runs at Monte Sano State Park with 5 and 10 mile options, cupless aid stations, a 400-runner cap, and pizza at the finish.
Three winter trail races at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville AL offering short and long distances, aid stations, a series shirt and finisher awards.
A fifty-kilometer event at John Hunt Running Park on December 31, 2026, listed on the Huntsville Track Club calendar. Registration is not available on race day and the race is part of the Huntsville Slam series.